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About the Author

Sharon Draper is the acclaimed author of many books for teens, including the NEW YORK TIMES bestsellers WE BEAT THE STREET and COPPER SUN, the 2007 Coretta Scott King Award winner. Additional works include FORGED BY FIRE, TEARS OF A TIGER, and THE BATTLE OF JERICHO, all Coretta Scott King Honor Books. Sharon is also the author of the middle-grade Sassy series, including LITTLE SISTER IS NOT MY NAME, THE BIRTHDAY STORM, THE SILVER SECRET, and THE DAZZLE DISASTER DINNER PARTY. A highly respected educator and speaker, Sharon was the 1997 National Teacher of the Year.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

I loved this book because it tells me that I don't have to dress all fancy and be all fancy, I just have to be my self.

anniecase on LibraryThing

More than 1 year ago

BORING! The story lacks a focal point, no real conflict and nothing to keep you reading. I would be incredibly uninterested in this book if I were in 2nd grade.

kayskisses11 on LibraryThing

More than 1 year ago

This book is very unique. I think it was funny her name is sassy because when she was born she stuck her tounge out her mouth at her mother. she loves her shiny purse her grandmother gave her she has everything in there this is one of my favorite books.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

I love this book! I really love how she shine the day. Sassy has great adventures! I think this is the best book I ever read! I can't act to read more. I wish this goes on and on until 2036. So I can read this to my children! Shine girl! Also if she is real, I want to meet her.
~10 year-old, Candy! ~

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

That is what my dad calles me to and does any one want to be my nook friend -pandagirl88:):):):):):):);)

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

I think this book fine. It is about a girl named Sassy who gets left out if a buch of things that her older siblings do. She trys to become older and with the help of her friends she pulls something off. Read the book to find out the rest!

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

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More than 1 year ago

Sure, I'll be your friend. Whats your first and last name email address and are you a boy or a girl?

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